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    When Sandy Point State Park opened in 1952, it had separate beaches for Blacks and whites. The NAACP legal victory in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1955 ended the legal justification for segregation and parks nationwide.
    Sandy Point is a scenic beach. It’s a 70-year-old civil rights landmark, too.
    While much of the history of the civil rights struggle was written in Southern states, this chapter takes place 50 years ago on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
    The Saturday Farmer’s Market on Main returns to Ellicott City starting this weekend. Another farmers market is back for a second year in Savage starting Wednesday.
    7 Things to do in Howard County from a free ‘Wicked’ screening to a Memorial Day observance
    Memorial Day is often billed as the unofficial start of summer. In Howard County, it heralds the return of several beloved community events, from free summer movie nights at The Wine Bin in Old Ellicott City to the second season of Savage’s new(ish) farmers market.
    Stephan McClellan of One Life Wonder performs for a crowd at Artscape on Sept. 22, 2023.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Artscape to Brew at the Zoo
    Whether you want to check out Baltimore’s annual Artscape festival, try new beers at the Maryland Zoo or headbang at Maryland Deathfest, we’ve got you covered.
    Sarah Miriam Peale's 1830 self-portraits is one of 22 works included in a new exhibit at Hammond Harwood House in Annapolis examining women painters of Peale dynasty of early American painters. It runs through Aug. 15.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Peale Women Painters’ explores hidden members of American arts dynasty
    Three new art exhibits opening for Memorial Day offer a good opportunity to see another side of Annapolis, its visual arts. It's also a parade weekend in Annapolis, and time for alfresco dining to return to West Street.
    A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
    Artscape 2025: All the changes you need to know, plus the music and forecast
    From a new location and date to the debut of the Scout Art Fair, there are a lot of changes coming to Baltimore’s Artscape festival. Here’s a handy FAQ.

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    Flags placed by members of the Young Marines and Girl Scouts marking the gravesites of veterans are reflected in a statue at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium on May 25, 2024.
    7 Things to do in Baltimore County, from live comedy to a Memorial Day observance
    Here’s a roundup of some worthwhile and fun things to do in Baltimore County for the week of May 22-28, 2025.
    The Towson skyline glows in the colors of sunrise.
    Is your kid graduating from a Towson college? Here are some attractions to check out
    So, you’re visiting Towson for your child’s graduation and you may be wondering what there is to do. There’s plenty of history, culture and nature to check out.
    Erin Stellmon, one of the founders of Gunz of Steel, and Katherine Wunderink practice arm wrestling at the Clifton Pleasure Club in Baltimore.
    At Gunz of Steel, women and nonbinary arm wrestlers flex muscles and mayhem
    A dozen costumed participants, many joined by a costumed manager, will lock arms across Stellmon’s custom-built arm wrestling table for four rounds of competition at Gunz of Steel.
    Attendees dance at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in May 2023.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Preakness to new Italian festival
    Whether you want to cheer on horses at the Preakness Stakes, hit an early dance party at a morning rave or celebrate Italian culture at a new festival, we’ve got you covered.
    Manor Hill Brewing is hosting baby goat yoga Sunday morning.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from Wine in the Woods to Ben Folds with a youth orchestra
    Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending May 21, including Wine in the Woods.

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    The Blue Angels complete their annual flyover above Annapolis during the Naval Academy’s commencement week on May 22, 2024. Gladys Schultz looks up in awe at the jets as they do stunts in the air.
    7 things to do in Annapolis includes a chance to see the Blue Angels, loud and beloved
    All but the joyless few in Annapolis will step outside Tuesday and Wednesday to marvel as the Blue Angels paint the Chesapeake Bay sky with speed, smoke and daring, along with other great things to do in the coming week.
    Visitors shop along and walk across Frederick Road in Catonsville, which hosts a weekly farmers market.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from an arts fest to Jazz at the Armory
    It’s gloomy out, but fear not, the weekend will be here soon, and fun events abound throughout the county. Here’s a snapshot of things to do through Wednesday May 21.
    A male Baltimore Oriole perches in a black walnut tree along Minebank Run at Cromwell Valley Park.
    Unlike their namesake team, Baltimore orioles are soaring in Cromwell Valley
    This is the time of year for Baltimore’s birds – those pint-sized songsters whose bold tangerine sets off beautifully against the green trees.
    Concert attendees dance at InfieldFest during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
    The history of Preakness party debauchery (and what to expect now)
    Once one of the most debaucherous day-drinking parties in the mid-Atlantic, the Preakness Stakes’ infield has evolved into an increasingly tamer event.
    The Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is pictured sitting on a couch.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a free Turnstile concert to Remfest
    Whether you want to mosh at a free Turnstile concert, explore the Remington neighborhood or celebrate Greek food and culture, we’ve got you covered.

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    The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
    Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
    Columbia's annual literary festival Books in Bloom in 2024. The festival returns this Saturday, May 10.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Books in Bloom to ‘The Office’ trivia
    This week, treat your mom to a Mother’s Day activity, attend several literary-themed events or enjoy some trivia.
    The beach at Sandy Point State Park is popular, and the park regularly fills up on weekends during the summer.
    These Maryland parks will require reservations this summer
    Greenbrier State Park and Sandy Point State Park, both popular destinations during warm seasons because of their water access, will require passes beginning May 24.
    Living Classrooms’ Lady Maryland, a reproduction of a Chesapeake Bay pungy schooner, in September 2024.
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from marine science trip to Beatles cover band
    Here are some things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday May 14.
    A ghost sign is seen at the top of the former Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments. When the building was constructed in 1894, it was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place.
    Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter
    The city’s fading collection of commercial signs painted on buildings can be found all over Charm City.
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